36 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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38 m. ago Hotel conversions gain traction in China’s office market amid high vacancies

More economy and mid-range hotel operators in China are leasing office buildings for conversion to guest accommodation, and such flexible, mixed-use approaches are expected to increase amid a continued weakening of the office market. In some Chinese cities, the practice of multiple hotel brands co-leasing separate floors within a single building has become more prevalent, fuelled by interest from both property owners and hotel operators. In Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang...

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68 m. ago Asian Angle China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN system. Why is the West ignoring it?

Asian Angle China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN system. Why is the West ignoring it?  South China Morning Post

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95 m. ago Trump’s Greenland bid might force EU to stop placating him and fight back

US President Donald Trump’s fixation on Greenland offers an ice-cold reminder to leaders in Europe and abroad: no deal is ever final. Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff, rising to 25 per cent in June, on eight European nations, including Denmark, for saying they would undertake token Nato military exercises in Greenland in response to US sabre-rattling. While the tariffs are not certain to take effect, the threat was a brazen escalation and insult to close US allies, trampling over the US-EU...

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98 m. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark notable Brics shift?

Last week’s naval drills involving China, Russia, Iran and host country South Africa signalled a notable shift for Brics beyond its traditional focus on economic cooperation, analysts said, as the US noted it had closely monitored the exercise. However, observers also described the high-profile exercise as largely symbolic, calling it a diplomatic statement of intent rather than a step towards a formal military alliance. The Will for Peace 2026 drills were launched at a port in Cape Town on...

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98 m. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark Brics shift?

Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark Brics shift?  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago As ASEAN chair, Philippines aims for ‘effective’ South China Sea code of conduct

As ASEAN chair, Philippines aims for ‘effective’ South China Sea code of conduct  The Japan Times

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3 h. ago China’s New Tech Stock Boom Leaves Its Economic Malaise Behind

China’s New Tech Stock Boom Leaves Its Economic Malaise Behind  Bloomberg

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3 h. ago Trump wants nations to pay US$1 billion to stay on his Board of Peace

The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least US$1 billion. According to a draft charter for the proposed group seen by Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and would decide on who is invited to be members. Decisions would be taken by a majority, with each member state present getting one vote, but all would be subject to the chairman’s approval. “Each Member State shall serve a term...

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4 h. ago HKU Astronomer Uses ‘China Sky Eye’ To Reveal Binary Origin Of Fast Radio Bursts

HKU Astronomer Uses ‘China Sky Eye’ To Reveal Binary Origin Of Fast Radio Bursts  Eurasia Review

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4 h. ago Global Times Meeting: Bridging the Global South and Gauging China’s Mideast Views

Global Times Meeting: Bridging the Global South and Gauging China’s Mideast Views  Modern Diplomacy

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5 h. ago US stops South African school from transferring NATO military technology to China

US stops South African school from transferring NATO military technology to China  Business Insider Africa

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5 h. ago China Just Applied To Launch 200,000 Satellites, Over Ten Times More Than Even Exist Right Now

China Just Applied To Launch 200,000 Satellites, Over Ten Times More Than Even Exist Right Now  Jalopnik

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6 h. ago Canada inks trade deal with China in break from Trump agenda

Canada inks trade deal with China in break from Trump agenda  LimaOhio.com

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6 h. ago The new China isn’t buying the American dream: Why Starbucks and Burger King are languishing

The new China isn’t buying the American dream: Why Starbucks and Burger King are languishing  EL PAÍS English

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7 h. ago Forget the Great Wall: Xiaomi factory becomes one of China’s hottest tourist attractions

Forget the Great Wall: Xiaomi factory becomes one of China’s hottest tourist attractions  Ynetnews

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8 h. ago US slaps tariffs on allies tied to Greenland over Russia, China security fears

US slaps tariffs on allies tied to Greenland over Russia, China security fears  Fox News

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8 h. ago Venezuela was embarrassing for China. Did Putin fail to tip them off?

Venezuela was embarrassing for China. Did Putin fail to tip them off?  The Times

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9 h. ago Britain’s China dilemma: Opposition protests Beijing's 'mega embassy' as decision deadline looms

Britain’s China dilemma: Opposition protests Beijing's 'mega embassy' as decision deadline looms  Firstpost

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10 h. ago Does Russia or China actually threaten Greenland? Experts say Trump's warnings don't match reality

Does Russia or China actually threaten Greenland? Experts say Trump's warnings don't match reality  The Kyiv Independent

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